084x4larry Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 what is the quickest way to change the length of an extruded shape? for example i have a beam that is 10' and want to make it 5'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Solidedit>Faces>Move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumfatnhappy Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 'slice' > pick mid-point (not always that easy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkent Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Pick on the object, one end will have a triangle grip, grab that and pull. PRESSPULL is another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
084x4larry Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 thanks, all of these techniques seem to get the job done... only the one with the grips (triangle grip) on some of my beams the grips did not appear... i don't know why?? but thanks all... i am new to this forum but glad to be here and appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkent Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 thanks, all of these techniques seem to get the job done... only the one with the grips (triangle grip) on some of my beams the grips did not appear... i don't know why?? but thanks all... i am new to this forum but glad to be here and appreciate the help! If PressPull has been used on those then the grips go away, something to consider when choosing PP or Extrude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadgad Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If PressPull has been used on those then the grips go away, something to consider when choosing PP or Extrude. An astute observation rkent. Meaning that an EXTRUDE based 3D Model enables Z axis numeric feedback, grip manipulation and input via QUICK PROPERTIES or PROPERTIES. I've noticed this, but never thought the distinction through, in terms of relative merits or best use assessment. As is usually the case, while automation or dynamic behavior may speed things up, there may be an underlying cost (meaning the absence of Z LENGTH feedback and GRIPS) which may or may not affect one's choice of command, for a given task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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